Re: Pi4 alternatives to add CPU power
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Rob Robinett
For up to 30 receive channel and all modes, used Lenovo Thinkcentres with i5 processor have worked well for a number of us. They consume 10W idle and 30W during heavy decodes and can be had used on eBay for $100-$200, e.g.: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325267507292?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=LSUppAM2S06&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=b06Tnno2QA6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Be sure to get one that includes all the parts, but don't pay for Windows OS It is easy to install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on them from a DVD or from a USB stick. You don't really need the desktop version of Ubuntu, but I installed it anyways and you can remotely connect to the desktop from a RealVNC client. But VNC connections only worked on my TC with a monitor attached to it, so I use these dummy VGA plugs instead: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746HMLLG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 5:25 AM Bruce KX4AZ <bruce@...> wrote: I've been pondering ways to add some CPU power to my existing Pi4 setup. It occurs to me that with the current prices for a new Pi4, other alternatives such as a refurbished PC, or non-Pi SBCs are viable. So there are two main questions that I have... --
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